General description of the braking system Hydraulically actuated service brake system uses front disc brakes and rear drum brakes (in some trim levels - disc) with automatic brake pad wear compensation. The hydraulic...
Replacing the front brake pads In February 1984, the design of the brake caliper was changed, which caused a change in the procedure for removing and installing brake pads. Caliper of the old type pok-zones in...
Repair of front brake calipers Before carrying out any work, please read the following instructions: With each disassembly of the caliper, the seals included in the repair kit must be replaced. Do not install...
Front brake disc repair In case of strong beat (uneven wear) The brake disc can be ground or machined. At the same time, an excessive decrease in its thickness should not be allowed ( see table. 23 )....
Checking and replacing the rear brake pads In the rear brakes, it is possible to check the thickness of the brake pads through the holes in the brake shield. On fig. 426 shows such a hole closed with a stopper. If during...
Brake Master Cylinder — Design Description All models of VW Golf II / Jetta II use a brake master cylinder (pic. 431) with a sequential arrangement of pistons, which has a two-cavity brake fluid reservoir 3 with one cavity...
Replacing the master brake cylinder (GTZ) The GTZ is mounted on a vacuum booster and can be removed from the side of the engine compartment. Unscrew the brake pipes from the GTZ and carefully take them to the side....
Vacuum brake booster — design description The installed vacuum booster has a diameter of 180 mm. vacuum booster (pic. 432) It is not recommended to repair, as special equipment is required for its disassembly and...
Pressure regulator — removal and installation pressure regulator (pic. 433) bolted to the body in front of the rear left wheel. To remove the pressure regulator, you must: Add brake fluid up to the upper mark on the reservoir...
Parking brake — design description The transmission of the braking force is carried out mechanically. If you pull lever 2 (pic. 434) parking brake, both cable equalizers connected to the bracket and going to the...
Checking the free play of the parking brake The parking brake action should begin with the third click of the lever. When snapped onto the fourth tooth, the wheels should be locked. If the lever travel is longer, then this...
Replacing the parking brake cable Support the car at the rear, release the parking brake. Remove extension of the average console in salon. Loosen the locknut and adjusting nut on the equalizer. Remove brake...
Parking brake adjustment Raise the car at the rear so that both wheels hang freely. Firmly depress the brake pedal once. Remove extension of the average console in salon. Release the parking brake lever,...
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) In some trim levels, an anti-lock brake system can be installed on the car, the purpose of which is to regulate the pressure in the brake circuits and to achieve the optimal level...